ISU’s Bill Bergan Invite This Weekend!

ISU is hosting the Bill Bergan Invitational this weekend. This meet is FULL of former Iowa preps. Check out the meet schedule, then the start lists and travel to
Ames to cheer on native Iowans! CLICK HERE!

Runablaze

Casey McDermontt edges out Danna Herrick to win the 24th Red Flannel 5 mile (Des Moines, Feb 16). Casey ran a 29:13 and Danna 29:16. On the men's side Luke Demmel easily claimed victory winning in 25:15.
Mason Frank lead early but got nipped by one second as he finished the 3 mile in 14:48. Winner was Connor Wells, Roosevelt HS grad and now a Drake runner (father Doug has been a longtime photographer of running in Iowa).
Red Flannel was held in 12 degree weather with little wind. 630 … [Read More...]

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